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KINDER LOUISIANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

About us:

KINDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The mission statement of the Kinder Chamber of commerce is to actively support, promote and enhance the business of our members and the economic, cultural and civic environment of Kinder.

WHAT IS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

All too often, people don’t realize just exactly what the Chamber of Commerce’s functions are, who comprises its membership, and what value you can expect from a membership in this important organization.

The Kinder Chamber of Commerce is a vital and voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of our community.

The area’s economic well being is directly related to the caliber of work that is done by the Chamber. That is why the Kinder Chamber of Commerce has a major impact on business, income, and the future growth and prosperity of our area.

The role of the Chamber is, largely, to pursue new business enterprises for our area while promoting and helping existing businesses to grow.

WHAT DOES THE CHAMBER DO?

There are two primary functions of a Chamber of Commerce:

It acts as a spokesman for the business and professional community and transforms the thinking of its members into action through a unified voice of membership.

It provides specific services to our members and to the community as a whole.

Examples of these services are:

Annual Banquet

Annual Golf Tournament

Administrative Assistant’s Day presenting Administrative Assistant of the Year

Awards for Outstanding Business, Business Person, Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year

“Business After Hours” Held quarterly to allow business to showcase their business

Monthly Newsletter

Representation at City Council, Police Jury and School Board Meetings

Career Fair for Students

Governmental Forums

SBD Resource Center

Quarterly Business Seminars

Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings

Maps, Directories and Brochures

Tourist Promotion Information

Spotlight Business of the Month

Marketing the Kinder Community

Monthly Network Member Luncheons

Exposure on the World Wide Web through the Chamber’s web site with personal business links available

Bosses’ Day Luncheon

High School Scholarship Program

Chamber Membership printed mailing labels for your Business

Community Welcome Packets

And Much, Much More…………..

WHY SHOULD I JOIN THE CHAMBER?

The Chamber of Commerce has proven itself to be the single most effective volunteer, non-profit organization committed to helping solve our complex business and community problems. You as a business or professional person have a stake in our area and can best safeguard your interests by working with others through your Chamber Of Commerce.

Chamber functions provide an atmosphere for networking and building contacts like no other organization can offer. These functions create business and goodwill for you and your business. This means growth and profits for your business.

At the Kinder Chamber of Commerce, we aren’t about talking about the future, but shaping the future for your businesses, Kinder and for Allen Parish.

 

That is why you should be a member of the Kinder Chamber of Commerce! We need you and you need us!

Together we can blend our talents, knowledge, and technology to insure a better community for all. Seize the opportunities that the Chamber offers you to have an active role in improving the economic environment as well as the quality of life of our area.

JOIN THE KINDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TODAY!

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES-THEY SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY!

KINDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

 

Company Name__________________________________________________________

Mailing Address__________________________________________________________

Physical Address _________________________________________________________

(If different from mailing)

Phone #_____________________________Fax #________________________________

Email_______________________________Cellphone____________________________

Web-site_____________________________ Do you wish to be linked?______________

Contact Person__________________________________________________________________

Number of employees ________________________________________________________________________

Number of Hotel Rooms if a Hotel____________________________________________

Business Category _____________________________________________________

Events you want listed on our web calendar or news letters. ________________________________________________________________

KINDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2006 Dues Schedule

 

 

 

Number of Employees Contribution

1 – 5 $ 75.00

6 – 10 $125.00

11 – 20 $175.00

21 – 50 $225.00

51 – 100 $275.00

 

 

Super retail / Gaming Establishments / $ 2500.00

Utility Companies $ 200.00

 

Banking institutions $ 200.00

Hotels under 50 rooms $ 100.00

Over 50 rooms $ 150.00

Churches / Schools / Civic or $ 50.00

Non-profit Organizations

 

Retirees / Individuals $ 35.00

 

 

Membership dues in the Kinder Chamber of Commerce may be a tax deductible as a business expense. The Chamber does not operate as a charity, but as an advocate for area businesses. Therefore, your contribution is not a charitable tax deduction for federal income tax purposes.